In episode 466 of the Soft Skills Engineering Podcast, hosts Jamison Dance and Dave Smith address listener questions related to software engineering. The first question comes from Hugo, who received a negative performance review but has since improved and received a job offer, and is unsure whether to accept the offer or stay to improve his reputation at his current company. The hosts advise Hugo to consider the job market and prioritize the better job opportunity, as coworker opinions are fleeting. The second question comes from Michael Q, who is transitioning to a new team and wants to help them gain recognition for their work. The hosts advise Michael to understand the team's preferences for recognition and to work with his manager to highlight the team's contributions using metaphors that resonate with leadership.
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